- The Mule Shoe Resort is a fictional location with parts loosely lifted from Double Arrow Resort and Paws Up Resort in Montana.
Have you ever gone to an all-inclusive resort or retreat?
- Darby had three stones, representing her still-present hurdles she had to get over. If you wanted to give yourself a physical
reminder of a challenge you might face this year, what would you choose and why?
- If you were at the resort and needed to get help, what would you have done? Ride out with one of the characters, stay behind,
or another solution?
- Darby was given two Bible verses, both of which she repeated to give her comfort or strength. By the end of the book, she
believed in the source of that comfort and strength. Do you have a Bible verse that has helped you through rough times?
- What did you think about the drawings that Mae did? Did you figure out their meaning before they were revealed?
- Have you ever heard of a forensic linguist? What types of forensic specialists have you heard of?
- Have you ever visited Yellowstone National Park?
- Would you like to see Darby return in another book?
- Do you have suggestions for an interesting location for another book?